This course places emphasis on developing students’ understanding and appreciation of contemporary Greek society and culture. A variety of topics regarding Greek language and Modern Greek history and literature are discussed in class, including the ‘Language Question’ ; the Influence of English on modern Greek, the Greek Catastrophe in Asia Minor; the Greek civil War (1946-1949) and the concept of Greek national identity; the use of ancient Greek myth in modern Greek poetry (students can find as a file the list of all topics in the Moodle page under the rubric Topics).

The course aims at demonstrating the continuity of the Greek language and culture. Therefore, students can enhance their knowledge of Ancient Greek; understand the concept of Reception studies; broaden their knowledge of European History since Modern Greek history is part of European history